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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.49, 1,269.78 and 605.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.49, 1,269.78 and 605.42 is: 835.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.49 : 1,269.78 = 605.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.49/1,269.78 = 605.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.49x = 1,269.78 × 605.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.49x = 768,754.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,754.90/920.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.16

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